Cricketers have now become extremely popular all around the world. Cricket is a very crucial and famous sport, although number 2 in worldwide popularity, it is the most sought-after and extremely celebrated sport in India. Many Cricketers have married famous actresses and models, because of their growing limelight.
Long gone are the days when the cricketers were treated as cricketers only. Now, they are not only treated like celebrities, but also, as a brand, fitness figures and commercially viable, some even making it to Forbes list of the Riches, and becoming social media stars and product ambassadors for huge companies. They have gained immense popularity around the world and are living the lives of their dreams.
Being crowd-pleasers, cricketers have a huge amount of male following, but recently, they have also gained a lot of female enthusiasts. Their physical fitness and charisma along with tremendous popularity, have made them catch a lot of women’s eyes who happen to be beautiful actresses and models.
We take a look at 5 Cricketers Who Married Actresses or Models
1 Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
We start with the power couple of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. Two absolute superstars of their respectively who have now become each other’s biggest support system. It all began with a shampoo commercial when Virat and Anushka met each other for the first time. The two bonded instantly and after a few time fell in love.
Virat and Anushka dated each other for 5 years after they finally decided to get hitched. This was a wedding that everyone was excited about as the world’s best batsman was marrying an A-list Bollywood actress. The pair married each other away from the glitz and glamour of India at a personal ceremony in Italy on December 11, 2017.
Now the couple is all set to enter the parenthood phase as they are expecting the birth of their first child in January. Kohli will be returning to India from Australia to attend the birth of his first child.
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2. James Anderson & Daniella Lloyd
The England fast bowler has been a nightmare for every batsman when he has the ball in his hand. The veteran cricketer is still going strong and making headlines on the cricket pitch. In 2006, a young James Anderson got married glamorous model named Daniella Lloyd. Anderson and Danielle bumped into each other in 2004 and immediately attached.
The good-looking couple dated for around 2 years and then tied the knot much to the delight of their fans. The England cricketer married Danielle in his hometown of Manchester in February 2006. Anderson who is considered extremely shy off the field got luck as his partner Danielle made the first move and proposed him. The two are now blessed with two children and continue to live a charmed life.
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3. Shane Watson & Lee Furlong
Shane Watson is still undoubtedly one of the popular cricketers in India all thanks to the IPL. The all-rounder had a stellar international career with a strong Australian side and also proved his mettle in leagues all around the mode.
Many will be surprised to know that Watson’s wife is also a very successful model and presenter in Australia. Shane Watson is married to Lee Furlong who is a popular figure in Australia as she has hosted numerous popular shows. The couple married each other on 3rd June 2010 after dating each other for several years.
4. Hardik Pandya & Natasa Stankovic
The year 2020 has belonged to Hardik Pandya as he has made the news both on and off the field. The 27-year-old got engaged to popular model and actress Natasa Stankovic in Dubai on new year’s day. The sweetheart of Pandya belongs from Serbia who has worked in several Indian music videos and television shows.
The couple got engaged to each other in a traditional ceremony in the presence of both their families during the lockdown. Just before Hardik was getting ready to leave for IPL 2020, Hardik and Natasa were blessed with a baby boy whom they named ‘Agastya’. The two continue to post several appealing photos for their fans across social media platforms.
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5. Kevin Pietersen & Jessica Taylor
Kevin Pietersen was known for his flamboyant batting style and charismatic personality on the cricket field. The English batsman broke several batting years during his illustrious career. Pietersen is still very popular among cricket fand as he continues to share his insights about the game as a cricket expert.
As far as his personal life is concerned, Pietersen married to former Liberty X singer Jessica Taylor. In 2007 the couple took wedding vows at St Andrew’s Church in Castle Combe, Wiltshire. The couple since then has stuck by each other as Jessica played an important role whenever Pietersen struggled during his cricket career. Pietersen is now happily retired and enjoying an extravagant life with his wife and 2 adorable kids.
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